Work improvement in small enterprises

Work Improvement in Small Enterprises (WISE) is a practical progamme developed by the International Labor Organization for improvement of occupational health and safety conditions - in particular small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). It is a highly pragmatic approach that focus on simple low-cost interventions which improve both labor productivity and work conditions at the same time. A complete training package with an action manual and a trainers' manual is available from the ILO.

The programe has found particular use in developing economies.

The programme was originally launched as a PIACT activity in 1976.

References

• Kogi, Kazutaka (1997). "Ergonomics and technology transfer into small and mediumsized enterprises". Ergonomics. 40 (10): 1118 – 1129. doi:10.1080/001401397187649. Retrieved 3 Sept 2009. 

• Thurman, Joseph E. (1993). On business and work. International Labour Organization. ISBN 9221082520. 

• de Givry, J (1978). The ILO and the Quality of Working Life-A New International Programme: PIACT,. International Labour Review. 

Resources

• (Action manual)

• (Trainers' manual)